Part 145 Coordinator - Helicopter maintenance

Are you an experienced aviation professional with a solid understanding of Part 145 operations and a structured, hands-on approach to maintenance coordination? Do you thrive in a role where you combine operational oversight, planning, and people coordination in a dynamic hangar environment?

Then this position at Bel Air Aviation in Esbjerg may be your next career step. We expect you to be present at the Esbjerg base on a daily basis.

Meet Bel Air Aviation

Bel Air Aviation is a Danish-based offshore helicopter company with around 100 employees and with operations in Esbjerg, Denmark and Den Helder, the Netherlands. The company is family-owned with strong values, and we strive to put our heart into everything we do – prioritizing safety, quality, honesty, and exceptional flexibility.

The role

As a part of 145 Coordinator, you play a central role in ensuring the planning, coordination and execution of maintenance activities in the Part 145 you act as the operational link between planning, production. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role also acts as Deputy Maintenance Manager and contributes directly to maintaining compliance, safety operational efficiency, and high standards of airworthiness, areas subject to ongoing audits and follow-up.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of maintenance activities in our Hangars in close collaboration and dialogue with supervisors and technicians, where approximately 25 technicians work on maintaining the helicopter fleet, line and heavy maintenance. Additionally, responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for our technicians staff, with focus on safety standards, a priority focus area for us and our customers.

Key Responsibilities

You will take on a broad and varied role, including:

• Planning and coordinating all Part 145 base maintenance activities

• Ensuring availability of personnel, tools, equipment, and materials for maintenance execution

• Supporting production planning, work package control, and certification flow

• Coordinating external maintenance activities and leased equipment/tools

• Ensuring effective shift handovers and clear communication across teams

• Maintaining proper documentation and traceability of maintenance activities

• Supporting compliance with Part 145 requirements, internal procedures, and regulatory standards

• Monitoring performance, capacity, and resource utilisation within the hangar

• Coordinating payroll-related registrations such as working hours, overtime, and leave for hangar staff

• Taking responsibility for tools, equipment, and overall hangar operational readiness

• Follow-up on apprentices and trainees in relation to training plans and school placements

• Contributing to continuous improvement, optimisation, and efficient workflows

Your Profile

We are looking for a structured and dependable professional with strong coordination skills and a natural ability to lead through presence and clarity.

You likely bring:

• Relevant experience from helicopter or aircraft maintenance (required)

• Solid knowledge of EASA Part 145 (required)

• Experience working with maintenance systems and documentation

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• A structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to maintain overview in a dynamic environment

• A proactive mindset with a focus on optimisation and efficiency improvements

• The ability to lead and coordinate without formal authority

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across cultures

• Experience working in an international environment (the team represents multiple nationalities)

You are comfortable taking responsibility, working independently, and ensuring that tasks are followed through with diligence and precision.

Some travel activity should be expected.

What you can expect

At Bel Air Aviation, you’ll join a company with a strong culture where values guide our decisions and collaboration is key. You’ll experience a dynamic workplace where you can have a great impact on the ongoing development of Bel Air Aviation and the future direction.

You will join a dedicated team passionately delivering unparalleled helicopter services. We care about each other and take pride in maintaining a culture where we:

• Foster a collaborative mindset

• Thrive with responsibility and flexibility

• Maintain a positive can-do outlook

• Supports personal growth and development.

• Enjoy a good laugh and appreciate humor

We firmly believe that a good working environment fosters motivation and enables you to be your best self.

Next Step

Bel Air Aviation is collaborating with GML A/S on this recruitment process. If you see this job opportunity as a natural next step in your career, please submit your CV.

Feel free to contact Partner Søren Laigaard-Andersen at +45 2074 4492 for more information about the position, all inquiries will be handled confidentially.